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FINDING A PLACE TO STAY When it comes to accommodations, Amsterdam has no shortage of places for you to choose from. With over 250 hotels in the city, you will no doubt be able to find something that suits your budget and preferences. Other options include hostels, houseboats or rental apartments, bed and breakfasts, and even campsites.
www.iamsterdam.com/en/visiting/ accommodation
GETTING AROUND With numerous methods of
transportation available to residents and visitors alike, Amsterdam is certainly a transport-friendly city. As in many other European cities, driving a car into and around Amsterdam is discouraged. Parking fees are expensive, roadways are narrow, and many are either one-way, or closed to cars. Public transportation, on the other hand, is reliable and convenient. There are metros, buses and trams available to help you get around the capital. Trains are typically used for longer trips, from city to city or to travel across Amsterdam. If travel over the water floats your boat, you may opt for the water taxis, canal bus, pedal boats, or one of three free ferries for pedestrians and cyclists. Speaking of cyclists, you might want to truly envelope yourself in the Dutch culture and do as the locals do; ride a bike! With over 400km of bike paths
available and several locations to rent a bike, cycling is an easy, inexpensive, and efficient way to travel – just be sure to securely lock your bike when not in use.
If you plan to use public transportation during your visit, a worthwhile purchase is the I Amsterdam City Card. Available for purchase for one, two, or three days, the pass gives you free unlimited public transport, a free canal cruise, free entrance to many of the city’s top museums and attractions, and other special discounts offered at various establishments. For 39-59 EUR, the I Amsterdam City Card helps to make your trip worry-free and affordable.
www.iamsterdam.com/en/visiting/ iamsterdamcard
SO MUCH TO SEE, SO LITTLE TIME
Being surrounded by so many beautiful buildings, history, museums and popular attractions, it may be difficult to choose what to see and experience first.
For a truly unique perspective, a canal cruise is a must for travellers to Amsterdam, particularly first-time visitors. With over 100km of canals to explore, one can choose from various cruise options ranging from private dinner cruises and a 100 Highlights cruise, to those that offer wine and cheese or all-you-can-eat pancakes. For a more informal cruise, many boats
There are 165 canals in Amsterdam, which adds up to over 100km of waterways, crossed by 1281 bridges
leave every thirty minutes from their destinations.
This past July saw the opening of a new travel experience for visitors; The Floating Dutchman – it’s a boat, and a bus! This two hour and forty- five minute tour takes you through the streets of Amsterdam and into the canals, past some of the city’s most spectacular sites.
Amsterdam has over 40 museums, the most of any city in the world, so you can imagine that there is something for everyone. The Rijksmuseum displays world famous paintings from Rembrandt and other 17th
The Van Gogh Museum is home to
century “Dutch Masters”.
Museum Square
Tourism Amsterdam
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